The attic room above the town centre library was a magnet for visitors for as long as most people can remember, displaying all manner of donated artefacts, documents and memorabilia, while hosting special themed displays, school viists, meetings and talks. We hope this little gallery conjures up happy memories.

. Finding about life in a Victorian times cobbler's shop were Matthew Hughes and Keiron Furlong at Hindley Museum. They were enjoying a Victorian day courtesy of Dianne Teskey, learning officer from Wigan History Shop
. Photo: Frank Orrell

. Piggy stick, top and whip, bagatelle, chalk and pea shooters - games of yesterday shown by Jack and Joan Topping in a Hindley Museum exhibition
. Photo: Geoffrey Shryhane



5. Chairman of Hindley History Society, Jack Topping, and his wife Joan with one of the exhibits from the Hindley Museum which was threatened with closure due to cuts
. Photo: submit

6. Finding about life in Victorian times are Megan Lang and Megan Hughes at Hindley Museum in 2009
. Photo: Frank Orrell

7. What was washing day like in the good old days? Pupils from Hindley St Peter's School were the last to visit Hindley Museum, run by Hindley Historical Society
. Photo: s

8. Hindley Museum was re-opening in 2002 with a 21st century appeal cries Coun Jack Topping
. Photo: Geoff Shryhane
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